This information on United is incorrect. All United fares, with the exception of basic economy, include a free, carry-on bag, and personal item.https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/carry-on-bags.html
If Qantas lounges are where your get ”special moments and quality time” then maybe those who are participating should value it enough to purchase their own membership.
what if you are an Australian citizen who has been stranded overseas for months, and bumped off multiple flights - if Qatar and Doha are your only way of getting back to Australia- are you still “never setting foot”?
Whilst I agree the event is absolutelty outrageous, for many Australians currently stranded overseas due to Australian government caps limiting international arrivals, Qatar airlines is their best chance or actually getting home. Banning Qatar airlines would be devastating to these Australians...
For Australians living in the US with family in Australia, and Americans living in Australia with family in the US, it is a huge relief to see that at least one carrier will still be flying a North America/Australia route.
A last minute request. Flying QF12, LAX-SYD, Aug 16th, arriving airport 7.30pm, would be appreciative of getting guested into any lounge in Tom Bradley terminal.